Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh (Commander) - Upgraded Equipment

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua RosfieldArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield

Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
Ranking the Swords of X and Y in Commander
The Swords of X and Y all have powerful effects and protection. But which ones are the best in Commander? Bennie Smith has your answer.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Turbulent Steppe
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Erode
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Lorehold Charm
4.8%inclusion2 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Fields of Strife
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
92%inclusion164 decks179 decks
80%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
90%inclusion161 decks179 decks
72%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
88%inclusion157 decks179 decks
70%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
74%inclusion133 decks179 decks
67%synergy
Open the Armory
79%inclusion142 decks179 decks
66%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
75%inclusion135 decks179 decks
64%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
67%inclusion120 decks179 decks
60%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
72%inclusion129 decks179 decks
60%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
72%inclusion128 decks179 decks
59%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
70%inclusion125 decks179 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
84%inclusion150 decks179 decks
42%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion141 decks179 decks
13%synergy
Boros Charm
74%inclusion132 decks179 decks
26%synergy
Sword of the Animist
69%inclusion123 decks179 decks
52%synergy
Sunforger
68%inclusion121 decks179 decks
53%synergy
Basilisk Collar
65%inclusion117 decks179 decks
51%synergy
Fighter Class
64%inclusion115 decks179 decks
54%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
63%inclusion113 decks179 decks
53%synergy
Path to Exile
61%inclusion110 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
58%inclusion104 decks179 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
35%inclusion62 decks179 decks
19%synergy
Teferi's Protection
26%inclusion46 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion38 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion25 decks179 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion22 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
8.9%inclusion16 decks179 decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Bruenor Battlehammer
55%inclusion98 decks179 decks
45%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
53%inclusion95 decks179 decks
46%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
53%inclusion95 decks179 decks
46%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
48%inclusion86 decks179 decks
37%synergy
Lizard Blades
46%inclusion83 decks179 decks
39%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
45%inclusion81 decks179 decks
41%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
37%inclusion55 decks148 decks
30%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
36%inclusion64 decks179 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
35%inclusion62 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
35%inclusion62 decks179 decks
30%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
32%inclusion57 decks179 decks
28%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
30%inclusion53 decks179 decks
24%synergy
Lion Sash
28%inclusion50 decks179 decks
22%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
24%inclusion43 decks179 decks
18%synergy
Mother of Runes
23%inclusion41 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
23%inclusion41 decks179 decks
20%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
22%inclusion39 decks179 decks
19%synergy
Grand Abolisher
21%inclusion37 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
20%inclusion35 decks179 decks
13%synergy
Bastion Protector
17%inclusion30 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
16%inclusion29 decks179 decks
14%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
16%inclusion29 decks179 decks
14%synergy
Foundry Inspector
15%inclusion27 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
15%inclusion22 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
14%inclusion25 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Relic Seeker
12%inclusion21 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
11%inclusion16 decks147 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion19 decks179 decks
-2%synergy
Freya Crescent
10%inclusion15 decks147 decks
6%synergy
Armory Paladin
10%inclusion18 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Rabbit Battery
10%inclusion18 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Silent Arbiter
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Champion of the Flame
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.9%inclusion16 decks179 decks
-5%synergy
Giver of Runes
8.9%inclusion16 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
8.9%inclusion16 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Leonin Shikari
8.9%inclusion16 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.9%inclusion16 decks179 decks
0%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Starnheim Courser
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
0%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Leonin Abunas
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Fervent Champion
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Kor Blademaster
6.1%inclusion11 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
-17%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
-2%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
5.4%inclusion8 decks147 decks
3%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Wear // Tear
46%inclusion82 decks179 decks
26%synergy
Generous Gift
45%inclusion80 decks179 decks
13%synergy
Dispatch
37%inclusion66 decks179 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion61 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
31%inclusion55 decks179 decks
14%synergy
Legion Leadership
30%inclusion54 decks179 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion44 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Palm
21%inclusion37 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Inventory Management
18%inclusion33 decks179 decks
13%synergy
Loran's Escape
17%inclusion31 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion31 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion27 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15%inclusion26 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion23 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
13%inclusion23 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion22 decks179 decks
-4%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion20 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.8%inclusion13 decks147 decks
-1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
0%synergy
Abrade
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
-6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.1%inclusion11 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Return to Dust
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
-1%synergy
Silence
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
-6%synergy
Valorous Stance
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Gods Willing
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
35%inclusion62 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Slash the Ranks
27%inclusion48 decks179 decks
24%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
20%inclusion36 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Single Combat
15%inclusion26 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion25 decks179 decks
-3%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion22 decks179 decks
-3%synergy
Divine Reckoning
12%inclusion21 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Seize the Day
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
8.9%inclusion16 decks179 decks
-7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Relentless Assault
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Overpowering Attack
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
6.1%inclusion11 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Reckless Impulse
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thran Power Suit
58%inclusion103 decks179 decks
52%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
53%inclusion95 decks179 decks
44%synergy
Mask of Memory
53%inclusion94 decks179 decks
45%synergy
Nettlecyst
51%inclusion92 decks179 decks
45%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
48%inclusion86 decks179 decks
39%synergy
Commander's Plate
47%inclusion84 decks179 decks
41%synergy
Shadowspear
46%inclusion82 decks179 decks
36%synergy
Buster Sword
44%inclusion64 decks147 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
39%inclusion70 decks179 decks
34%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
39%inclusion69 decks179 decks
29%synergy
Argentum Armor
39%inclusion69 decks179 decks
34%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
33%inclusion59 decks179 decks
27%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
33%inclusion59 decks179 decks
26%synergy
Genji Glove
32%inclusion47 decks146 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion57 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Mithril Coat
31%inclusion56 decks179 decks
21%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
31%inclusion45 decks147 decks
28%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
30%inclusion54 decks179 decks
25%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
30%inclusion53 decks179 decks
26%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
28%inclusion50 decks179 decks
25%synergy
Leyline Axe
27%inclusion48 decks179 decks
23%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
25%inclusion45 decks177 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
25%inclusion45 decks179 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
24%inclusion43 decks179 decks
18%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
23%inclusion42 decks179 decks
22%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
23%inclusion41 decks179 decks
21%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
22%inclusion39 decks179 decks
16%synergy
Champion's Helm
21%inclusion38 decks179 decks
17%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
21%inclusion37 decks179 decks
14%synergy
Robe of Stars
20%inclusion36 decks179 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Plate
19%inclusion34 decks179 decks
15%synergy
Fireshrieker
17%inclusion31 decks179 decks
15%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion25 decks147 decks
14%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
17%inclusion30 decks179 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
17%inclusion30 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
16%inclusion29 decks179 decks
14%synergy
Helm of the Host
16%inclusion29 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
16%inclusion28 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
15%inclusion27 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
15%inclusion26 decks179 decks
13%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
15%inclusion26 decks179 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion25 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
13%inclusion24 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Quietus Spike
13%inclusion24 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
13%inclusion24 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
13%inclusion23 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Batterskull
12%inclusion22 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion20 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion21 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Embercleave
12%inclusion21 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
54%inclusion97 decks179 decks
47%synergy
Forge Anew
45%inclusion80 decks179 decks
35%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
31%inclusion55 decks179 decks
26%synergy
Spirit Mantle
16%inclusion28 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion27 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
14%inclusion25 decks179 decks
11%synergy
Idolized
11%inclusion20 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Timely Ward
8.4%inclusion15 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.1%inclusion11 decks179 decks
-3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.1%inclusion11 decks179 decks
-2%synergy
Aggravated Assault
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
1%synergy
On Serra's Wings
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
16%inclusion28 decks179 decks
13%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
13%inclusion24 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
69%inclusion123 decks179 decks
38%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
61%inclusion109 decks179 decks
40%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
53%inclusion95 decks179 decks
36%synergy
Buried Ruin
41%inclusion73 decks179 decks
27%synergy
Axgard Armory
36%inclusion64 decks179 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion48 decks179 decks
17%synergy
Inventors' Fair
23%inclusion42 decks179 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Den
22%inclusion40 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Great Furnace
22%inclusion39 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Monumental Henge
17%inclusion30 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion26 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion21 decks179 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion21 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
12%inclusion21 decks179 decks
10%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion19 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
-10%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
-2%synergy
Forgotten Cave
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Needle Spires
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
-3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.4%inclusion8 decks147 decks
0%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion171 decks179 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion145 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
56%inclusion101 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Boros Signet
48%inclusion86 decks179 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
21%inclusion38 decks179 decks
17%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion27 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion27 decks179 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion27 decks179 decks
-10%synergy
The Irencrag
13%inclusion23 decks179 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion20 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.9%inclusion16 decks179 decks
-5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Paradise Mantle
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion174 decks179 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion172 decks179 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion168 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
75%inclusion134 decks179 decks
18%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
74%inclusion133 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
59%inclusion105 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
55%inclusion99 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Spectator Seating
52%inclusion93 decks179 decks
13%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
44%inclusion78 decks179 decks
18%synergy
Arid Mesa
42%inclusion76 decks179 decks
14%synergy
Sundown Pass
42%inclusion75 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
38%inclusion68 decks179 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Garrison
32%inclusion57 decks179 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Leadership
30%inclusion54 decks179 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Triumph
27%inclusion49 decks179 decks
-10%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
27%inclusion48 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
24%inclusion42 decks177 decks
0%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
20%inclusion35 decks179 decks
17%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion31 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion30 decks179 decks
-2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
17%inclusion30 decks179 decks
-3%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
16%inclusion28 decks179 decks
-1%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
16%inclusion28 decks179 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion26 decks179 decks
-15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion24 decks179 decks
-5%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion23 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Plateau
13%inclusion23 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Radiant Summit
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion22 decks179 decks
-2%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
12%inclusion22 decks179 decks
0%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
12%inclusion22 decks179 decks
-5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
12%inclusion21 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion20 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion19 decks179 decks
-2%synergy
Opal Palace
11%inclusion19 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion18 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
-7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.4%inclusion15 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
-3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Boros Guildgate
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
-1%synergy
Glittering Massif
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Alpine Meadow
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
0%synergy
Stone Quarry
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
1%synergy